My theory on why it's hard for Democrats to break through

[Tony_FLADEM]

Republicans try to have it both ways. When they run for office the GOP is anti-government. When they get into office they pass huge appropriation bills, spend $300 million on home heating assistance, accumulate 2 trillion in additional debt in 4 years etc.

It's hard for Democrats to run against people who are willing to give you two things at the same time. Desired spending programs and tax relief.

[illflem]

1. My own feeling is

Demos are just too honest, ethical and nice to compete against the republican slime machine. You would think this moral superiority would be a plus but in many folk's eyes it's a sign of weakness.

[Eric J in MN]

2. A lot of people's taxes will go up when Republicans

eliminate the deduction for state-taxes from federal taxes.